Step into ABAP with this beginner's guide. First understand ABAP syntax and find out how to add data and logic to your applications. Then delve into backend programming: learn to work with the ABAP data dictionary, create database objects, and process and store data. Round out your skill set by practicing error handling, modularization, string manipulation, and more. With guided examples, step-by-step instructions, and detailed code you'll become an ABAP developer in no time. In this book, you'll learn about: A. ABAP Language Basics - Learn the ABAP language, from formatting code to using variables and constants. Understand how to add binary logic to applications, create simple user interfaces, and more. B: Working with Data - Create data dictionary objects and program ABAP applications to process and read data from a database. Use working memory to store retrieved data and display it to users. C: Manipulating Programs - Modularize ABAP programs, handle errors, and work with strings, texts, dates, times, and currencies. D: Preparing for an ABAP Career - Understand the SAP system landscape, prepare your development environment, and explore the official ABAP development guidelines.

About the Author
Brian O'Neill is an ABAP developer with experience working across different SAP ERP modules and custom applications. He has worked in a variety of IT positions, from business analyst to ABAP developer. He is currently writing applications that can connect to an SAP backend using SAP Gateway. He holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from California State University.


Book Information
ISBN 9781493218806
Author Brian O'Neill
Format Hardback
Page Count 500
Imprint SAP Press
Publisher SAP Press